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Commissioners discuss proposed 15% pay increase for several elected positions; county to cover ~ $81,000 of county attorney change
Summary
Commissioners heard a proposal to raise several elected-official salaries by about 15% to keep up with inflation and discussed a county attorney pay change tied to a $1.53 cap, with the county's portion estimated at $81,000 and the state covering roughly $72,000.
Commissioners discussed a request from elected officials — including the assessor, clerk, treasurer and sheriff — to increase salaries by about 15% to account for inflation and 'catch up' to 2026 levels. A memo summarized the proposal and commissioners asked for logistical details before taking further action.
The county attorney's requested change would move the elected salary toward a $1.53 cap described in state guidance; the transcript records that the county's share of that change would be about $81,000 while the state would cover roughly $72,000. Board members said the increases would not take effect immediately for staff and noted further budget amendments would be required.
